Chapter 756: Not as guilty as the young and old

The meeting ended.

Although it was not yet noon, the sun was still fierce. When Zhu Youtang came back from Fengtianmen, he looked up at the sky and said with emotion: "I don't know when it will rain. Recently." It's too hot."

Chen Kuan said: "Your Majesty, the rain this summer is pretty good, there is no drought anywhere in the north."

"Oh."

Zhu Youtang nodded, but he stepped up his pace to cross the sun, but he seemed to have forgotten that there was someone holding an umbrella behind him.

Finally arrived at the Qianqing Palace, he waved his hand and said: "Have someone bring a basin of ice."

"Yes." Chen Kuan quickly arranged for people to do it.

When Zhu Youtang arrived at his seat in Qianqing Palace and sat down, a palace maid came over to fan him.

Zhu Youtang said with a vague smile on his face: "Today, all the ministers seemed to have something to ask, but they just couldn't. Haha, I feel stifled for them. I'm panicking."

Chen Kuan looked helpless and said, "Your Majesty, all the ministers should want to ask about Dongchang's investigation."

"You also want to ask. "?" Zhu Youtang looked sideways at Chen Kuan.

"I don't dare," said Chen Kuan. "As far as I know, some people in the court have criticized this matter. They say that Dongchang is investigating the case, but it seems that Cai Guogong is behind it. There are many officials who have committed crimes, and even their families have been acquired by Cai Guogong. Some are still criticizing... saying that Cai Guogong has selfish motives." Zhu Youtang said calmly: "I never ask for mercy. He is a Zhengchen in the eyes of civil servants, but in fact, what Bingkuan did was more upright than a Zhengchen."

Chen Kuan lowered his head and did not dare to answer.

Zhu Youtang said: "If what Bingkuan has done can be recognized by them everywhere, wouldn't Bingkuan be the same as them? As for the family members of those guilty officials, I have them early in the morning. They are all ordered to be sent to Binhai City to serve. Since they have agreed to things, why do others dare to criticize them?"

At this moment, Chen Kuan felt that he might have stung a hornet's nest.

"Now they are just some small fish and shrimps." Zhu Youtang said, "The big prey has not yet appeared. Just like this, the people in the court can't stand it? I want to use Bingkuan's Is it so difficult to pacify the grassland and establish the majesty of the imperial court? Everyone calls Bingkuan a traitor and accuses him of doing evil, but when it comes to grabbing money, they all make no concessions."

Chen Kuan said tentatively: "Those who misbehave are, after all, a minority."

Zhu Youtang said: "If it were the majority, it would be bad, and the court would not be what it is." . Even now, I feel that there is a tendency to expand and must be stopped."

"Yes," Chen Kuandao said.

Zhu Youtang saw a basin of ice being carried by several people. He walked forward and sighed: "Bingkuan has been very busy recently, so don't cause trouble for him. I have tried my best. He will not disturb him with court affairs, nor will he be allowed into the palace at will. The recent courtThere is no need to let him come. "

"Yes. ”

Chen Kuan knew that this was because Zhang Zhou also went to court that day, and the emperor felt distressed.

But the problem is that all ministers need to go to court, and even your majesty needs to go to court. In the previous court, you only cared about Bingkuan, but not others or yourself?

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Zhang Zhou was with the ministers? On the way out of the palace.

Many people wanted to come over and ask Zhang Zhou about the progress of the case, but now everyone in the government and the public knew that it was related to mining and involved people in the Beijing camp and the military. Most people are afraid that things will happen to them.

What is more afraid of is...

Being framed and framed by Zhang Zhou.

Now Zhang Zhou. He is more like a powerful minister who does no evil. At least in the eyes of many ministers, this guy is too powerful, so it is better not to mess with him.

Lin Han accompanied Zhang Zhou outside the palace.

Zhang Zhou shrugged and said: "Dongchang investigates the case. Even if I sometimes provide some opinions, it is not my investigation, so why should the matter be blamed on me? ”

Lin Han was speechless after hearing this.

Because even Lin Han knew that Zhang Zhou was the one who made the decision. What about Yang Peng, the admiral of Dongchang, in this case? He was even just a handyman for Zhang Zhou.

Zhang Zhou said: "Mr. Lin, isn't someone from your disciple's past involved in this? "

"No, don't think about it. Lin Han said, "Even if there are, I will definitely disassociate myself from them. If I do something illegal, I will definitely be punished by the court." I'm not saying that I won't let you investigate, but when you investigate, it's best to explain it to everyone in the court to avoid others thinking that you are seeking revenge. "

"Revenge? How to say this? "Zhang Zhou frowned.

Lin Han came over and said, "Xie Yuqiao's matter is the beginning. They say that Xie Yuqiao was convicted because of your wanton involvement. "

Zhang Zhou said: "Lao Xie Ge was convicted because he secretly prevented the imperial court from mobilizing money and food to prepare for war, and he maliciously slandered the frontline soldiers. What does this have to do with me. I didn’t seem to be involved in it at the time, right? "

"Then how is he now? Lin Han asked with a concerned look.

Zhang Zhou thought for a while and sighed: "He is still in a state of sin now. He was seriously ill a few days ago, but I also found someone to diagnose him." , has now basically recovered. He is now working in Binhai City, and his life is... considered nourishing. "

"Moisturizing? What kind of rhetoric is this? "Lin Han himself comes from a teaching school, so of course he can't accept Zhang Zhou's new vocabulary.

Zhang Zhou smiled and said: "After all, his life in Binhai City is quite peaceful. No one disturbs him. After some time, your majesty may allow him to return to his hometown. He may even return to the court to serve as an errand." "

Lin Han frowned and said, "Are you joking with me?"

"Mr. Lin, you don't think I will do anything to Mr. Xie Ge, do you? He doesn’t have any personal grudge against me. Do others have grudges against me? I know that many people don’t like me, but most of the time, I am more tolerant than them. Do you admit this?”

Zhang Zhou’s words left Lin Han unable to find fault.

Thinking about Zhang Zhou’s behavior after entering the court, it can be said that Zhang Zhou has a good temper.

When civil servants wanted to talk about Zhang Zhou, Zhang Zhou chose to avoid it most of the time. Even in the cases of Xie Qian and others, Zhang Zhou always hid behind him.

But he couldn’t help it because the emperor and his supporters were helping him.

Lin Han said: "You should be like this. Now I don't know what to say about you. If you want to investigate the case, it's best to restrain yourself... It's nothing if an official is convicted. It must be "Open it."

Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "Is there still time for a fair and open investigation in Dongchang? But Mr. Lin, don't worry, those who are being taken now are all proven guilty, and there are certifications and physical evidence, right? He was tortured, so you can rest assured."

Lin Han frowned and said, "Really?"

Obviously Lin Han didn't think Dongchang would be so gentle in investigating the case.

Zhang Zhou nodded and said: "In the beginning, the son of Academician Jiao might have been tortured, but after he opened his mouth and recruited some people, everything became much easier after following the clues. Recently. The money recovered from these people alone is probably more than ten or two hundred thousand taels..."

"That's a lot." Lin Han took a breath.

“The tip of the iceberg.” Zhang Zhou smiled.

"What?"

This is another word that Lin Han doesn't understand.

Zhang Zhou smiled and said: "It's just a drop in the bucket."

Lin Han said: "How can there really be so much loss when opening a mine? How much money is involved? Bingkuan Ah, you must restrain yourself. I never want to persuade you to stop, but you must maintain restraint."

Zhang Zhou nodded, smiled and joked: "Others think you are cheating, Mr. Lin. It’s really unreasonable for you to ask me to stop this pirate ship. As for restraint, aren’t you afraid that this ship will sink?” Lin Han said with a dark face, “I don’t know what you are talking about. Minister of the Ministry of War, you still talk like a child, it is really... your loyal words are offensive, you should take care of yourself."

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Zhang Zhou looked relaxed and at ease. look.

When leaving the palace, Lu Wan, Wang Qiong and others came to greet him, but what they talked about was not about the investigation of the East Factory, but about the development of the northwest war.

Zhang Zhou deliberately called Wang Qiong over to remind himSaid: "There may be some commotion in the court recently. It's hard to explain clearly. It may be related to the illegal activities of officials in the court. The Metropolitan Procuratorate may want to help."

Wang Qiong looked sideways and looked aside. Lu Wan, who was looking over here, didn't seem to understand why Zhang Zhou wanted to talk to him intentionally, but seemed to be distancing himself from Lu Wan.

"The case hasn't reached the Three Laws Division yet." Wang Qiong reminded, "No case has been seen."

Zhang Zhou said: "It's almost time. Then the new appointment will be appointed. Your Majesty has consulted with me about the list of officials. Wang Zongxian may be the first."

"Huh?"

Wang Qiong has always said that after returning to Beijing. He will be in a good place, but he will never find it.

But he himself is already the censor of Zuodu of the Metropolitan Procuratorate and ranks among the Seventh Minister. He himself has no extravagant expectations for this. After all, he has been on duty before and does not feel that it is any different from before.

Zhang Zhou said: "Your Majesty originally asked me to come to the listening office and arranged specific errands, but recently your Majesty said that I am busy here, so I can put this matter aside first. . I’ll leave it to you, Mr. Wang, to talk about the affairs of the Listening Department.”

After saying that, Zhang Zhou didn’t even talk about the military affairs in the northwest, and just smiled and walked towards his sedan chair. go.

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Jinyiwei, Fusi, North Town.

Wang Shi, as the reserve commander, is still in charge of Beizhen Fusi. He knew that Zhang Zhou was coming and had arranged the reception early. As Wang Mingshan’s father, he was also Zhang Zhou’s father-in-law. , he gave full play to the shameless spirit of the old Wang family and complimented Zhang Zhou to the fullest.

"Eunuch Yang has been waiting for you for a long time, and he is still inside to inquire about the case. After the case was transferred to Jinyiwei Prison, more than a dozen officials involved in the case were arrested, as well as their family members who were convicted. At present, the amount of bribes committed by someone is too large, and the Dongchang report has been reported to His Majesty, and the West City has been ordered to be executed."

Wang Shi also explained the current situation to Zhang Zhou in detail.

Zhang Zhoudao: "The case has not been fully investigated yet, are we going to ask for execution?"

Wang Shidao: "Some people really have to be killed, it is really... sensational. It involves local areas Mining and other things, bullying men and dominating women are against the ethics of court officials."

"Oh."

Zhang Zhou nodded.

Then the two of them entered the backyard of Fusi in Beizhen together, and Yang Peng also walked out quickly to meet Zhang Zhou.

"Sir, you came at the right time." Yang Peng smiled and handed over a list of names. "There are so many criminals found now. The next step is to ask His Majesty for instructions. We may have to move." There are some tough bones in the court. These people have mountains to support them." Zhang Zhou took it over and saw that he was indeed going to attack people at the rank of minister.

Yang Peng seemed not afraid of making matters worse. As for how Li Zhang stepped down, he didn't care, because Yang Peng felt that all the situations were now under control.

"Then let Eunuch Yang report to your majesty and see what your majesty thinks." Zhang Zhou said.

Yang Peng said with a smile: "The officials who have been captured, the one with the highest official position now is only the doctor of the Sixth Ministry, and there are also many people in the inner government. Some of them can be said to be making a lot of money. Bo Man, there are dozens of silver coins recovered recently."

Zhang Zhou said: "You don't need to tell me this."

Yang Peng said: "As for the criminal's family. , have been placed and can be escorted to Binhai City at any time. There are also a group of people...I don’t know where to send them." "Oh" Zhang Zhou then looked at Yang Peng and handed it over. A roster came over and he knew what Yang Peng meant by nodding.

"Sir, this matter is all supported by your power. Otherwise, just by making this case bigger, it will be criticized by the government and the public." Yang Peng said with a grateful face.

This means that he, a Dongchang admiral and eunuch, cannot handle this case, and it all depends on Zhang Zhou’s face.

Zhang Zhou smiled and asked: "You mean, now everyone thinks that I did it and is targeting me?"

"This slave doesn't understand it either. Yang Peng said, "Logically speaking, His Majesty hopes that you... can stay out of the matter. After all, you were asked to avoid the previous cases, but this time it may be that you need your experience to solve the mystery." Let you... be involved." Zhang Zhouxin said.

The emperor's mentality is different from before.

In the past, I was afraid that I would be squeezed out by civil servants, and I hoped that I could get along with them.

But now the emperor is afraid that I will get too close to the civil servants, so that I will be tied up and unable to do my best to help him.

So... the emperor used to try his best to prevent me from getting involved in the disputes in the court.

Now it seems that they want me to get involved in the dispute in order to clear up the relationship with those civil servants... Then if I don't get the approval of the civil servants, I will have no choice but to work for the emperor.

"The crimes are not as serious as those of the young and old. Both the old and the young should be restored to their original places of residence first." Zhang Zhou said.

Yang Peng asked curiously: "Should you ask His Majesty for instructions?"

Zhang Zhou said: "Since everyone is under my control, is there any problem if I do this?"

Yang Peng said: "No, no..."

Zhang Zhou smiled and said: "Of course, not everyone will be pardoned. After all, the money is not for the officials to be greedy for themselves, but for them." Family, or clan. The court's laws are like this, so I can't say anything. Except for the young and old, the rest... can be distributed according to the previous decision. "The recent changes have made us more motivated to update. It's faster. Please move your little hand to exit reading mode. Thank you